Conservative treatment of a large radiolucent cyst-like apical lesion--a case report.
This case demonstrates the conservative treatment of a large apical radiolucent lesion over a period of one year. It is surmised that a dental cyst was present and that resolution was brought about by the use of calcium hydroxide combined with frequent drainage through the root canal.
Hussey
D L
DL
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University, Belfast.
Kennedy
J G
JG
D000293:Adolescent; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000628:therapy*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy
D002126:Calcium Hydroxide